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  • Creative writing award for historical fiction

    Thursday, May 18, 2017

    The Young Walter Scott Prize, a creative writing prize for young people dedicated to historical fiction, is now open for entries to those aged 11-19 years.

  • We want your questions for Anthony Horowitz

    Wednesday, May 17, 2017

    We'll be chatting to author Anthony Horowitz about his new ALEX RIDER book, Never Say Die (Walker Books), and putting readers' questions to him - and we're sharing the first chapter of NEVER SAY DIE here!

  • Debut picture book artists celebrated

    Wednesday, May 17, 2017

    Picture books by five debut illustrators have been shortlisted for the 2017 Klaus Flugge Prize, which celebrates the most promising newcomer to picture book illustration.

  • Winners of the 2017 Picture Book Awards

    Wednesday, May 10, 2017

    The winners of the English 4-11 Picture Book Awards, which celebrate some of the best illustrated books for younger readers, have been announced. the awards are run by the English Association.

  • Reigate and Banstead Writes secondary winner

    Wednesday, May 10, 2017

    We are delighted to share the winning story from Reigate and Banstead Writes, a short story competition for local students. 13 year old Ben Herneman from St Bede's School, Redhill, won the Secondary category.

  • Reigate and Banstead Writes winner

    Wednesday, May 10, 2017

    We are delighted to share the winning story from Reigate and Banstead Writes, a short story competition for local students. The primary winner is 10 year Grace Moore from St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Redhill, Surrey.

  • The mysterious Moonlocket adventure

    Wednesday, May 10, 2017

    We speak to Peter Bunzl - the author of Cogheart - about his latest book, Moonlocket! Lily and Robert have a mystery to solve - where is the Moonlocket, and why does criminal mastermind Jack of Diamonds want it so badly?

  • Giveaway of A Tragic Kind of Wonderful

    Tuesday, May 9, 2017

    We have three copies of Eric Lindstrom's A Tragic Kind of Wonderful (HarperCollins) to give away. The book, now available in paperback, explores themes around friendship, trust and living with mental illness.